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The Pirates' dugout dance number deserves a Tony nomination

By Gemma Kaneko

If you play for the Pirates, you're basically living in a musical. Josh Harrison breaks into song on base, Starling Marte walks around with an accordion … all that's missing is a stirring anthem featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda. Oh, and a spontaneous dance number.
But don't worry -- before Monday's 12-6 loss to the Cardinals, the team turned everyday dugout items into improvised instruments and busted out some moves:

Will the Pirates earn a Tony nomination next year? We think chances are high. 

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